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Patient Education

Surgical Instructions

General Post Operative Instructions

The following information is prescription information and general recommendations after having a surgical procedure with South Jersey Periodontics, P.C. Every case is different, and Dr. Shah will go over your specific recommendations at your appointment.

Golden Rules

No BITING or CHEWING in the area of the surgery until cleared to do so by Dr. Shah.

Biting in the area can cause infection and failure of the procedure.

No SMOKING or ALCOHOLfor at least 2 weeks.

Both smoking and alcohol delay the healing process and predisposes you to infection, which can result in failure of the procedure.

The longer you go without smoking, the better chances of ideal healing.

Antibiotic

Antibacterial Mouth Rinse

Anti-Swelling

Medrol Dose Pack: 6 tabs at once day one, 5 tabs spread out day two, 4 tabs spread out day three, 3 tabs spread out day four, 2 tabs spread out day five, 1 tab day six

If you have questions or concerns after normal business hours, please call our Egg Harbor Township office at609-646-8443 ext 5 for emergency voicemail, leave your name and number & I will return your call.